Prince Edward Island Tourism News for 2020
Celebrate Anne of Green Gables’ L.M. Montgomery
Visitors to Prince Edwards Island have two opportunities to commemorate the illustrious author, L.M. Montgomery, who penned the acclaimed novel Anne of Green Gables.
Best known as the fictional home of Anne Shirley, Green Gables Heritage Place, with its lanes and pathways and gorgeous surrounding countryside, served as an inspiration for the setting of the famous novel. Guests can immerse themselves in the story’s landscape and relive her youthful adventures by touring the memory-filled rooms in her home. Then, guests must visit the newly rehabilitated site, which includes a visitor centre with an exhibit hall and updated interpretive elements.
Visitors can then venture to the newest park in Cavendish, Montgomery Park, to view an exquisite statue of L.M. Montgomery in a moment of inspiration. A cross-collaboration between artists in Prince Edwards Island and British Columbia, Grace Curtis of Summerside supplied sketches for the statue, and B.C Sculptor Nathan Scott cast the images in bronze. The park, which opened just this summer, includes a literary trail that connects visitors to L.M. Montgomery experiences.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/pe/greengables
Enjoy Mouth-Watering Island Flavours and Local Goods
Charlottetown visitors have a new place to eat, drink and shop right along the waterfront. Founder’s Food Hall & Market brings 20 unique vendors and restauranteurs to the heart of downtown, so visitors can enjoy local cuisine, beverages and sweets as well as and purchase local items all in one location. The food hall is complete with a mezzanine level upstairs for those who wish to dine onsite.
Sleep like a King at Dalvay by the Sea
Known for its history, world-class culinary creations and charming hospitality, Dalvay by the Sea is a must for those wishing to stay in a grand Victorian hotel. The beautifully manicured grounds lead right to the Dalvay Lake, and inside, guests enjoy the exquisite wood-panelled staircase and cozy, sandstone fireplaces. The 19th century resort served as the fictional hotel for the Canadian television series Road to Avonlea, was part of Prince William and Kate’s royal honeymoon tour and was also voted #1 of Canada’s Top 10 Romantic Places. Dalvay by the Sea offers historic rooms and spacious cottages.